Job Description

Salary

£29,750 – £35,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.

Job description

The DE&S Commercial Function is made up of people who provide independent, professional judgement on commercial, procurement and contract management matters to meet the Armed Force’s needs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, whilst driving value for the customer. As a member of the Commercial team, you will play a key part in helping to equip and support the armed forces for everything from disaster relief and reconstruction to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid. People in the commercial function provide independent professional judgement on commercial and procurement business matters. It is made up of professionals specialising in competition; tendering and contracting; contract management; commercial risk and compliance with public procurement regulations.

This vacancy Is specifically located in the Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) which is the sole authority for the sale and disposal of all defence materiel that can generate revenue (excluding infrastructure, land and nuclear). DESA consists of a single team and there are three specialist sales teams, one for each Front Line Command, who work closely to strengthen relationships and achieve the optimal disposal solution for Defence.

The DESA has four key objectives for all of its sale activity: Maximise the receipts for the MOD, ensure that legal and environmental requirements are met, provide Defence Engagement opportunities and finally, provide opportunities for British industry. The DESA offers a range of contractual arrangements including Government-to-Government (G2G) sales plus various commercial routes. DESA operates a number of bespoke commercial contracts in order to manage the high volume of disposal requirements, ranging from surplus inventory, to hazardous waste and scrap metal.

Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate commercial actions for requirements, draft strategy plans, contract management plans and facilitate key aspects of the delivery. Ensure all contracts adhere to EU procurement regulations and Government policy.
  • Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual’s delegation letter and the MOD policy.
  • Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.What you will be assessed against

  To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essentialcriteria:

  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems and programmes
  • Previous experience of successfully delivering either in a contract management or contract sourcing role
  • Good communication, negotiation and influencing skills including the management of a broad range of stakeholders

  It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirablecriteria:

  • Hold or complete a CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma and attend defence commercial professionalism courses to develop commercial skills and ensure on-going Continuing Professional Development.

  If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:

  • Establishing the Sourcing Strategy
  • Contract Management

  If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

  • Communicating and influencing
  • Making effective decisions

  What’s in it for you?

  You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

  Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.

  Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

  About your team

  The DE&S & SDA Commercial Function is made up of around 1000 people who provide independent, professional judgement on commercial, procurement and contract management matters to meet the Armed Force’s needs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, whilst driving value for the customer. As a member of the Commercial team, you will play a key part in helping to equip and support the armed forces for everything from disaster relief and reconstruction to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.

  Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

Benefits

Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ by clicking here

This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):

• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills

For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here

Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Bicester, Commercial, DE&S, MOD, and officer. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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